The Exchange: The Economics of Tariffs

The views expressed in this article represent the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, its staff, or its board of directors. As a Professor of Economics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, I teach my students that economics is a value-free discipline.
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Chattanooga Chamber Hosts Legislative Wrap Up with State Delegation

On Wednesday, June 4, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a full house of approximately 150 community members to the Finley Stadium Ultra Club for its annual Legislative Wrap Up. The event featured a panel discussion with three members of Chattanooga’s state delegation—Senator Bo Watson, Representative Greg Martin, and Representative Yusuf Hakeem—who fielded questions
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Stepping Up

The Chamber’s Protégé and Leadership programs get leaders thinking about the city’s future—and how they can be part of its growth. Attracting and retaining top talent requires more than offering competitive salaries, benefits, and fun perks. It means creating opportunities for professionals to grow, connect, and find purpose in the place they call home. Programs
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Chamber Email Security

Here at the Chamber, we offer many options for dues payment. But we understand that in today’s digital security environment, some of our members may be hesitant to click on emails involving financial transactions. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to ensure an email’s authenticity when you receive your dues invoice. First, […]

Welcome to Goliath: Matchmaking for Sellers and Realtors Across the South

In 2023, Austin Beveridge bought a house in Tahoe. Less than a year later, he needed to sell it when life changed unexpectedly.  He called the realtor who helped him buy the place.   “They weren’t nearly as good at selling,” Austin remembered, “as they were buying. The selling process, which typically takes just 60 days

How Tax Planning Can Set Your Small Business Up for Success

Tax time. Yes, it’s “busy season” for us accountants, but it’s also the time of year when people outside the four walls of our office building are laser focused on the importance of tax planning. If tax strategies are top of mind for your small business, read on to find out a few simple ways to

Inaugural Rural Entrepreneurship Summit Coming in March

The future of entrepreneurship lies in the heart of rural Tennessee. That’s the message and mission of a first-of-its-kind Rural Entrepreneurship Summit. On March 11, CO.LAB is hosting an inaugural Rural Entrepreneurship Summit at Bryan College. The event is designed specifically for business leaders, startup owners, elected officials and lawmakers, community and ecosystem leaders from

The Chattanooga Future Fund: Our Historic Investment in Hope

Beginning this year, every kindergartener and middle school child in Hamilton County will receive a historic, groundbreaking investment. Just how big? Big enough to shape generations. Welcome to The Chattanooga Future Fund, a new pilot initiative that deposits $100 into a new savings account for Hamilton County School students to use for future college or

Privacy

7.4 Online Privacy Statement Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce (“CCOC”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it.  CCOC provides this Online Privacy Statement to inform you of our Privacy Policy and practices, the way your information is collected online, and how that information is used.  We have designed our website so that you may […]

Terms of Use

7.4     Website Terms and Agreements: This Agreement is between you and Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce (“CCOC”).  Use of this Internet Website (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) signifies your agreement to the terms and conditions of access and use set forth herein (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”).  YOU AGREE TO READ THESE TERMS […]